Celene Ibrahim, Muslim Chaplain for Tufts University, will preach at Hancock Church on Sunday March 26th, at 10:00 a.m. Using the Qur’an, Ms. Ibrahim will preach on a few of the many points of connection between Islam and Christianity. Ms. Ibrahim will also hold a question and answer time after the worship service, from 11 a.m. -12 p.m. in the sanctuary. Celene Ibrahim is the Islamic Studies Scholar-in-Residence at Hebrew College and Andover Newton Theological School where she is jointly appointed to the faculties of both...

The Rev. June Cooper, Executive Director of City Mission in Boston, will preach at The Well at Hancock Church, January 22 at noon. On this first Sunday under a new administration and presidency, The Rev. Cooper will help us clarify and reaffirm our values as followers of Christ who championed the needs of the oppressed. We will also celebrate the 150 year partnership between City Mission and Hancock Church, as City Mission celebrates its 200th anniversary. Please join us for music, powerful preaching, sharing, prayer...

All Events take place from 11:10 – 11:50 am December 25 Christmas Day worship – One service only, at 10:00 am. No Middle Hour activities. January 1 New Year’s Day worship – One service only, at 10:00 am. No Middle Hour activities.

Hancock United Church of Christ will hold its fourth annual “Blessing of the Animals” service on Sunday, Oct. 30 at noon in Clark Hall. The church will celebrate the importance of animals in our lives and give thanks for the wonder and diversity of God’s creation. All animals and their human caretakers are welcome. Pet treats and human treats will be provided!

On Sunday, November 6, we will give thanks and celebrate the lives of Hancock members who have recently passed and are being commemorated with plaques in our Remembrance Hall. During the service, we will remember their generous and meaningful contributions to building our foundations of faith and service. Paul will lead a short prayer service in the Memorial Garden immediately following the regular Sunday service. We invite you to add the name of a family member or special friend who shared a deep connection to...

The Standing Committee has approved a pilot program designed to strengthen our community at Hancock Church and to increase our vitality and growth by providing opportunities for people of all ages to connect with one another. Beginning this fall, Hancock will be hosting a series of community building activities each week at 11 a.m. following worship. Those activities will include coffee hour, linger lunches, One People – One World events, men’s fellowship, women’s fellowship, choir and handbell rehearsals, children’s gatherings, and Christianity 101 – An...

Second Minister Barbara Callaghan returns to Hancock from her family leave this coming Sun., July 17, and it will be a joy to welcome her back! Senior Minister Paul Shupe begins his summer vacation on July 18 and will return on August 21. He will be spending two thirds of his time away in Maine and one third in Colorado visiting his mother and sisters, and reuniting with his seminary friends in the Rocky Mountains. Student Minister Andrew Harris will continue his good work among...

Celtic Night @the Well with Special Guests The Heaton’s and Skyloom Dance! Join us on Sunday June 5th at 6:15 in Clark Hal for Celtic Night at Worship@The Well. Special guests Shannon and Matt Heaton will be joining our River Rock Band, and our own Skyloom Sacred Dance will be leading worship with us as well. A terrific night to invite a friend, neighbor, or co-worker to! Informal, with communion and the sharing of joys and concerns. Come join us!

Jazz Epiphany@ The Well Featuring Yale’s Red, Hot, and Blue! Join us for our annual Jazz Epiphany at Worship at the Well, Sunday evening January 10th at 6:15 p.m. Red, Hot, and Blue, Yale University’s oldest co-ed a capella group, will be joining us and singing jazz takes on the songs of the season. The group tours nationally and internationally every year and will be giving a concert here at Hancock onSunday, January 17th at 3:00 p.m.

Join Us!

Morning Worship
February 18, 2018
10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Paul and Barbara preach together on Mark 1:9-15No Worship @ the Well this SundayShared Bread, Shared Lives
5:00 p.m. in the Chapel
Our alternative, informal, and interactive service features music from our River Rock Band. Communion is celebrated each week and joys and concerns are shared.